New Delhi: Major opportunity has emerged for candidates nationwide seeking government jobs in the medical and healthcare sector. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has invited online applications for hiring in paramedical categories under centralized employment notifications. A total of 590 positions across different railway zones and hospitals will be filled through this recruitment drive. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online applications until October 14, 2026.

Vacancy details: Under this recruitment process, the distribution of different paramedical positions is as follows:

* Nursing Superintendent: 365 posts

* Pharmacist Entry Grade: 118 posts

* Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II: 43 posts

* Lab Assistant Grade II: 31 posts

* Radiographer/X-Ray Technician: 25 posts

* ECG Technician: 4 posts

* Dialysis Technician: 1 post

* Audiologist & Speech Therapist: 1 post

* Optometrist: 2 posts

In this manner, appointments will be made for a total of 590 posts.

Important dates schedule:

According to the released official details, the online application process started on September 15, 2026. The last date to apply has been fixed as October 14, 2026. Candidates will have time until October 16, 2026, to pay the application fee. If an applicant makes an error while filling out the form, the correction window will remain open from October 17 to October 26, 2026, to make updates.

Educational qualification and experience:

Educational and professional qualifications for these roles differ based on each post. For Nursing Superintendent, a GNM diploma or B.Sc. Nursing along with a registered nurse certificate is required. For Pharmacist, a diploma in pharmacy or B.Pharma is mandatory. Similarly, for radiographers, lab assistants, and other technician posts, having a diploma, degree, or certificate in the relevant field is necessary. Candidates are advised to visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website and read the detailed notification carefully before submitting the online form.

The selection of candidates will be conducted through a Computer Based Test (CBT), document verification, and a medical fitness evaluation. Eligible candidates can submit their applications on the official Railway Recruitment Board portal before the closing deadline.